tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post6492782211070890940..comments2016-08-19T03:13:28.787-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Monday 07/02 A.M. Quickie:Bonds, More All-Stars, NBA/NHL Free Agency, More!Dan Shanoffnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-7686575341651079082007-07-02T15:54:00.000-04:002007-07-02T15:54:00.000-04:00LeBron isn't going anywhere. All of you that say ...LeBron isn't going anywhere. All of you that say he's going to the Nets are as clueless as Dan is.Joeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00717708280637709412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-35049582076545921262007-07-02T14:56:00.000-04:002007-07-02T14:56:00.000-04:00LeBron's contract does not allow him to opt out un...LeBron's contract does not allow him to opt out until after (I think) next season, making him an FA in 2009. So, by then the Nets will have realized their mistake and either traded or release Carter. Worst case they keep him and bring in LeBron as the "2" (or move Carter there). Problem is, they'll be hard against the cap from only 2 players and LeBron would be stuck in a similar situation to what he is now (i.e., no help), but for a different reason (no cap in NJ versus weak player management/drafting in Cleveland).Jingoisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57491221734113842482007-07-02T14:51:00.000-04:002007-07-02T14:51:00.000-04:00I like the Ryan Braun mention. That kid is defini...I like the Ryan Braun mention. That kid is definitely playing like an all star right. Too bad he got the jump a little late for most people to notice him and be on the ballot. Look out for him to be a key piece of the Brewers puzzle come October.Juanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11553001269597879361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-80037312508100765272007-07-02T14:34:00.000-04:002007-07-02T14:34:00.000-04:00So does the Vince Carter resigning with New Jersey...So does the Vince Carter resigning with New Jersey mean that LeBron will not be going to Brooklyn (as Dan seems to mention every week)?danthemanwisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327190301668263115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-16829918955867274882007-07-02T14:30:00.000-04:002007-07-02T14:30:00.000-04:00Has anyone seen the image of Mrs. Rodriguez withou...Has anyone seen the image of Mrs. Rodriguez without the blurred F#@$ You? If so, I’d like to see what it really says. As many people know, there’s a clothing company from the UK called French Connection. Many, actually most, of their shirts have the words “FCUK YOU” on them, with the former word standing for French Connection United Kingdom. When I saw the picture on the front of the Post today, I had no doubt in my mind that this was a French Connection shirt and the NY Post was trying to just start some unnecessary BS as usual.<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>If possible, please look into the origin of this image and find out if it really says what people think it doescclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04267618420183753295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-25185202744078238522007-07-02T13:03:00.000-04:002007-07-02T13:03:00.000-04:00...but I'm betting on Okajima to upend traditional...<I>...but I'm betting on Okajima to upend traditional xenophobia/racism. The biggest thing going against him is that he's on the Red Sox.</I><BR/><BR/>Are you kidding me? The Japanese players get a huge boost, because of all the online votes coming in from Japan...you think it's a coincidence Ichiro's started every all-star game for the last seven years? And the fact that he's on the Red Sox gives him even more of an advantage.<BR/><BR/>SS in the NL is possibly the deepest position around...why the hell did only two of them make the team? There are five deserving shortstops in the NL - Reyes, Rollins, H.Ramirez, Renteria, and Hardy. They should have made room for three, or maybe even four (play one at 2B).Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57662516646375190022007-07-02T12:19:00.000-04:002007-07-02T12:19:00.000-04:00I'm a Red Sox fan and am voting for Kelvim Escobar...I'm a Red Sox fan and am voting for Kelvim Escobar. Escobar has been great, but more importantly, I'd rather not see Okajima throw an inning in an exhibition game. <BR/><BR/>I don't see how you couldn't vote for Chris Young for the NL. 2.14 ERA? Even in a pitcher's park, it's still impressive.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-21652251630566365132007-07-02T12:15:00.000-04:002007-07-02T12:15:00.000-04:00andy- that thought also crossed my mind as well, b...andy- that thought also crossed my mind as well, but then I remembered I don't really care about the all star game.<BR/><BR/>However, they both were home all week to "stuff" the ballot boxes, so who knows.jhawkjjmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-51267693138348935002007-07-02T12:13:00.000-04:002007-07-02T12:13:00.000-04:00Interesting how the ASG pitching rosters are now d...Interesting how the ASG pitching rosters are now distinctly starters and closers- a far cry from a decade ago and even tweaked from using middle men in recent years. I think it's <A HREF="http://linechange.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">wrong to leave out the middle men</A> in such an important (read: WS HFA) game.Jingoisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-19256247766589130062007-07-02T12:11:00.000-04:002007-07-02T12:11:00.000-04:00Dan How can you say being a Red Sox could work aga...Dan How can you say being a Red Sox could work against Okajima? That could be a big advantage. Sox Nation around the globe will be casting ballots for him, not to mention the entire country of Japan.<BR/><BR/>Oh and as for the White Sox thing, before they won the vote in back to back years, Red Sox players Johnny Damon and Jason VAritek won it back to back in its first two years.Travishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01676482582616039215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-54180414326063203942007-07-02T11:56:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:56:00.000-04:00And as for the final vote - Bonderman and Webb. I ...And as for the final vote - Bonderman and Webb. I would've voted Chris Young, but he's a prick. Zambrano being on that ballot is an absolute joke - Rich Hill, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis on his own freaking staff have all been better than Z this year.Andy Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15882993306853403599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-83596094291308686492007-07-02T11:53:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:53:00.000-04:00Am I the only one who smells a rat regarding Bonds...Am I the only one who smells a rat regarding Bonds? A 230,000-some vote swing in less than 12 hours with the most polarizing player in baseball benefitting? And he just HAPPENS to be playing the ASG in his home park?<BR/><BR/>Something's fishy.Andy Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15882993306853403599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-22858067321904564692007-07-02T11:49:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:49:00.000-04:00Re: All-StarsKevin Youkilis is on pace for a 100-R...<I>Re: All-Stars</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=7049" REL="nofollow">Kevin Youkilis</A> is on pace for a 100-Run, 20HR, 90+RBI season with Avg/OBP/SLG numbers of .329/.419/.505<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=5132" REL="nofollow">Manny Ramirez</A> is on pace for a 80-run, 25HR, 90-RBI season with AVG/OBP/SLG numbers of .285/.383/.468<BR/><BR/>This is one that the players/managers who vote just completely missed. Fans can always be expected to vote for the most popular guys (remember Nomar leading the NL in votes two weeks before voting ended a couple years back despite only playing in about 20 games?), but the players/managers should at least feign interest in the game.<BR/><BR/>Not to mention, there's always the money factor - Youk is probably missing out on a decent All-Star selection bonus. Manny will most likely skip the game anyway - can't see him volunteering to fly all the way to San Francisco when NYC is a much shorter plane ride from Boston.<BR/><BR/><BR/>As for the "Extra-Man" voting... Okajima will probably get it (and deservedly so) just with the Boston push, but Chris Young will most likely get hurt by the overwhelming Chicago numbers that will put Zambrano into the lineup.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm still waiting for <A HREF="http://www.danshanoff.com/2007/06/wednesday-0627-am-quickie-oden-durant.html" REL="nofollow">my Home-Run Derby scenario</A> to play out...Big Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-79730878332782381052007-07-02T11:48:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:48:00.000-04:00Interleague results only should determine home fie...Interleague results only should determine home field advantage. Unbalanced schedules or exhibition games are a ridiculous measure.<BR/><BR/>Also, Richard, nobody cares about Bonds?!?! Have you seen Giants away games this year? Bonds is consistently booed. I don't think Bonds deserves to play in the All-Star game and there's nothing anyone will say that will convince me otherwise.verbal97http://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-51063659220269112132007-07-02T11:37:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:37:00.000-04:00Also, I'd argue that even with an unbalanced sched...Also, I'd argue that even with an unbalanced schedule, if a team has a better record (even in a weaker league), it's still a better indication of who is better than the All-Star game, right? I mean, that's a freakin' exhibition game.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1700717545909762312007-07-02T11:36:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:36:00.000-04:00I agree Brian, I'm saying that if Bud Selig is det...I agree Brian, I'm saying that if Bud Selig is determined to keep having the All-Star Game "count", then I think they should have it be 1/3 of the determining factor, along with interleague play, with the better regular season results as the tiebreaker. If the AL won both the All-Star and Interleague play, then the regular season results would be a moot point.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-74604840038049244722007-07-02T11:24:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:24:00.000-04:00Best record should NOT determine the world series ...Best record should NOT determine the world series home field. The teams will have played AT LEAST 90% different schedules. 103 wins against mostly the NL central is not the same as 98 wins in the AL west. If interleague results, plus the all-star game, verify that the AL is the better league one particular year, that's far more decisive than how many games you won in what may have been the inferior league. I will never stop arguing this :)Brian in Oxfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-44766043875787695252007-07-02T11:22:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:22:00.000-04:00Sorry guys...but can I shamelessly promote our blo...Sorry guys...but can I shamelessly promote our blog?<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://ifrevonlyhadabrain.blogspot.com/2007/07/caption-contest.html" REL="nofollow">Caption contest</A>.RevScottDeMangeMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02220843774217781967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-30594649783818512472007-07-02T11:19:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:19:00.000-04:00The other thing about the All-Star game is that it...The other thing about the All-Star game is that it's lost one of its most important factors in that the All-Star game used to be the only way outside of the World Series that you'd get to see the best AL players against the best NL players. But with interleague, you already get to see it. <BR/><BR/>I'm with Mirthy that I'd have rather seen Gorzelanny than Freddy. Then get rid of Brian Fuentes for Hanley Ramirez, and I think that's pretty solid.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1608114776258917922007-07-02T11:17:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:17:00.000-04:00matt - you guys still have to be pretty pissed you...matt - you guys still have to be pretty pissed you lost your two best players (miller could be in the top two i guess though)...<BR/><BR/>i'd agree it certainly not on the same level of the marlins - i was being a little dramatic - but it is still a shocker to get hit that hard in terms of losing some of the teams leadership/top talent.<BR/><BR/>Do you honestly expect the sabres to push for the cup again next year given those losses? Are you guys picking anyone else up to fill the void?ndyanksfan05http://www.blogger.com/profile/17049529004061030914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53009775369857454732007-07-02T11:03:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:03:00.000-04:00Brian in oxford- I like your idea of 3 games excep...Brian in oxford- I like your idea of 3 games except for one thing. The AL east will be a team of just red sox and yankees with one guy each from the rays, orioles and blow jays. Of course I don't have a better idea. I finally figured out why my fantasy bb team sucks so bad. I have like ten allstars on it. <BR/><BR/>It was so funny on the train the other day hearing how much people in chicago dislike Noah. I was just smiling wearing my back to back to back bball football bball shirt with pride. I just hope that when he changes peoples opinions of him here that they don't jump on the UF bandwagon since all college teams in this state suck ass. I have yet to meet one person who likes college football.The heroin sheikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860402732123149415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-33174866478176375452007-07-02T10:58:00.000-04:002007-07-02T10:58:00.000-04:00Even though I'm thrilled that Freddy Sanchez made ...Even though I'm thrilled that Freddy Sanchez made the allstar team since he's my favorite player (I'm a sad Pirates fan), he shouldn't have made it this year...it should have been a pitcher, my choice Ian Snell, or Gorzelany, Snell has an ERA under 3.00 on another crappy Pirates team. Gorzo has also won 8 on a crappy Pirates team.mirthywvuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12740820707188665398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-85488526301682956422007-07-02T10:56:00.000-04:002007-07-02T10:56:00.000-04:00MLB is just plain dumb for having an all star game...MLB is just plain dumb for having an all star game determine the home advantage for the World Series, why don't they do it like every other sport except for the NFL and give home field advantage to the team with the best record.CMFosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-10342432989676785342007-07-02T10:53:00.000-04:002007-07-02T10:53:00.000-04:00Steriods always have been illegal. There was just...Steriods always have been illegal. There was just no testing and punishment system in place for them.jhawkjjmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78317255975325988222007-07-02T10:52:00.000-04:002007-07-02T10:52:00.000-04:00raf- yes they did win and went on to the national...raf- yes they did win and went on to the national championship game where Oden had an awesome game. Now had Tennessee won that game or had lost in the elite 8 when they were down 9 near the end of the game, would people be guaranteeing that Oden will win NBA championships? Probably not. So the whole arguement about Durant not being able to even lead his team to the sweet sixteen is dumb. If a team with 3 first rounders, including the 1 and 3 picks needs to get lucky as a #1 seed to get there, using it as the basis of an arguement is just plain retarded.<BR/><BR/>He also uses Melo as an example, but as others mentioned its convenient to forget the players around him and KU shooting 35% from the free throw line. And they needed an Okie St implosion in the 2nd round as well.jhawkjjmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.com